A deadly shooting and fiery car crash rocked a quiet Baltimore suburb Tuesday night, leaving one dead and nine injured. Police Chief Robert McCullough revealed the incident unfolded near a funeral home, with gunshots reported throughout the neighborhood. Investigators suspect a targeted attack, believing the individuals involved knew each other.
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A chartered plane carrying the Gonzaga basketball team narrowly avoided a collision at Los Angeles International Airport after an air traffic controller's urgent command to 'stop.' The FAA is investigating the incident where the Embraer E135 jet was close to crossing a runway edge as another aircraft was taking off.
Hamas has announced the release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of a weekend exchange under a fragile ceasefire. In return, Israel will release over 300 Palestinian prisoners. Tensions have risen regarding Israel's compliance, and concerns persist about the 73 remaining hostages. The ceasefire's first phase ends in March, with discussions for a second phase stalled. Violence in Gaza has led to significant casualties and displacement.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was moved to Brasilia for treatment after being hospitalized in northeastern Brazil with severe abdominal pain. Doctors attribute the pain to complications from a 2018 stabbing during his presidential campaign. Bolsonaro, who has faced repeated hospital visits since the attack, indicated that he might need another surgery.
Pete Hegseth, Trump's defence secretary nominee, admitted to paying $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim, while maintaining his innocence. His nomination faces opposition due to additional concerns including alleged excessive alcohol consumption and spousal abuse, which he disputes. Final confirmation is expected Friday.
A bizarre thing happened when Luigi Mangione was in the Pennsylvania jail as the inmates replied to a NewsNation live indicating that they were listening to the coverage in the jail. The inmates responded to reporter Alex Caprariello and Ashleigh Banfield as they were reporting about the poor condition of the State Correction Institution Huntingdon in Pennsylvania. The prisoners answered 'no' listening to the broadcast and also yelled 'Free Luigi'.
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala was released from Iranian prison, thanks to Elon Musk's intervention with Iran's UN ambassador. Her boyfriend sought Musk's help amidst Iran-Italy-USA prisoner negotiations. Sala endured harsh conditions during detention, while an Iranian engineer held in Italy was also freed. Musk's involvement remains obscure.
A major purge is ongoing in Washington DC, with thousands of government officials being removed, spurred by President Trump and led by Elon Musk, targeting the established bureaucratic structure. Key figures in departments like Treasury and Justice are being fired, challenging the traditional power dynamics in the US government.
Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized Elon Musk for allegedly having unchecked influence over government operations under President Trump. Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked controversy, with concerns about misuse of sensitive taxpayer data and calls for transparency and efficiency. Supporters and critics voiced strong opinions on social media.
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of JFK, sparked outrage with tweets comparing Vice President JD Vance’s wife to his grandmother, Jackie Kennedy. His comments about his grandmother’s attractiveness received significant backlash, with many suggesting he seek help and reconsider his approach to public discourse.